WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2020 Question 39

Question 39

Trial and Death of Jesus

Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross, was the father of

  1. A.Barnabas and Gamaliel.
  2. B.Alexander and Rufus.
  3. C.Barnabas and Rufus.
  4. D.Alexander and Barnabas.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Alexander and Rufus.)

Explanation

"Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus" (Mark 15:21).